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Thanksgiving is for confession and giving thanks

22 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 2 Comments

Father, are you getting a little radical on us? What do you mean including confession with Thanksgiving? That day is a day to give thanks for God's bounty. It is not a penitential day. Then I have a surprise for you because it was a surprise for … [Continue reading]

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Bonds

21 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto Leave a Comment

Sarah Josepha Hale is considered to be partially responsible for our celebration of Thanksgiving. She wrote series of six letters to President Abraham Lincoln in support of such a national holiday. She was a strong Christian and a writer. Below is … [Continue reading]

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The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe — Aslan is Eastern Orthodox

19 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 7 Comments

Warning: If you have not read C.S. Lewis' book, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe then this post will not make sense to you. In the midst of all the discussion that has been going on over justification, salvation, sanctification, etc. on this … [Continue reading]

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So, the solution is to dump middle-class retired folk?

19 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 2 Comments

James 1:27 says, "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." I have been watching the drumbeat to punish the unions mount as the … [Continue reading]

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Why did I vote for Obama?

17 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 10 Comments

A person wrote in and asked a very honest question about why I voted for President-elect Obama. His concern was about voting for someone who supports abortion. The person who wrote me is pro-life in the widest of ways, since he is also against the … [Continue reading]

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Semper Paratus

16 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 1 Comment

When I lived in Port Huron, Michigan, my wife and I were friends with some men (and their wives) who served at the Coast Guard station there. They were wonderful men and heroes, every one. One of them had even won a medal for diving in after a … [Continue reading]

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Salvation, Justification, Works 02

15 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 8 Comments

Below is a follow-up email that I sent. Obviously, I have taken out any personal notes and simply put in the meat of the ongoing discussion. ==== I have been enjoying the discussion on Sola Fide immensely. It has been very exciting to be able … [Continue reading]

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Salvation, Justification, Works 01

14 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto 6 Comments

Below is something I posted on another blog. It is in the middle of the conversation between various bloggers, but I think it expresses something of my thoughts. ==== Joe M made a good point. There are enough Scriptures in the New Testament, … [Continue reading]

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National crime and prison policies are failures, part 05

13 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto Leave a Comment

There is not really much said about crime and punishment in the New Testament that can guide the Christian who wishes to set governmental policy for criminals. This is because the apostles and disciples were outside the governmental system, and only … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: civil rights, Eastern Orthodoxy, musings, politics, prison, theology

New voting trend?

12 November 2008 · by  Fr. Ernesto Leave a Comment

Nudists seek clothing-optional voting Published: Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM LAND O' LAKES, Fla., Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Residents of the clothing-optional Caliente Resorts in Land O' Lakes, Fla., said they are lobbying to create the first … [Continue reading]

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